also called Shaolin Wushu or simply Shaolin quan is believed to be the oldest institutionalized style of kung fu and is one of the most famous martial arts. Shaolin kung fu originated and was developed in the Buddhist Shaolin temple in Songshan mountain, Henan province, China. During the 1500 years of the development of Shaolin kung fu, it became one of the biggest schools of kung fu with abundant contents and various barehanded and weapon styles. Besides, a majority of other kung fu styles claim to have been created or inspired on the base of Shaolin kung fu.